Episode 4: A Prison Disguised As A Kingdom

BySarra Cannon

Welcome back, my spooky friends!

Can you believe we’re already diving into Week 2 of A Mirror of Shadows? I’ve had such an amazing time exploring this new world with you, and trust me, things are only getting darker, twistier, and more intense from here.

If you missed any of last week’s episodes, don’t worry! You can catch up anytime by watching the full playlist.

Click here for the full playlist.

Then, join me later today for Episode 4!

Today’s Giveaway

This might be one of my favorite giveaways yet! One lucky winner will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name a brand-new character in The Shadow Games series! You’ll also get to help me decide what kind of character they are (vampire, shifter, witch, or something else), what they look like, and even what type of magic they have.

I’ll personally write your creation into the story with a thank-you to you in the book’s dedication! How magical is that?

Check out ways to enter below!

Name A New Shadow Games Character

Follow the clue below to find today’s word. For a reminder on how the Scavenger Hunt works, click here.

At the end of the day on October 31st, I’ll provide a Google Form for you to fill out (I’ll post it in the Coven on Facebook and on Discord for those of you who aren’t on FB, as well as a link in the blog post for that day). You’ll have ONE WEEK to submit the form (it will be turned off on November 7th), and I will contact the winners via email.

Here is your eighth clue:

  • Book — Forgotten Darkness
  • Chapter — This Is My Fight
  • 11th paragraph
  • 28th word

Today’s Party Favor

For today’s party favor, I’ve got something fun for your creative side, a printable version of The Three Words Game! It’s a great way to spark ideas or test your imagination. Download it below and play solo or with friends!

Three Words GameDownload

What’s Coming Up Next

The plot’s stirring, and there are so many twists and turns still to come in A Mirror of Shadows. Join me every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 PM Eastern on YouTube as the story unfolds!

Next up is Episode 5 of A Mirror of Shadows on Wednesday.

Broken Chapter Society members, don’t forget that right after Friday’s reading, you’re invited to a special BCS Breakdown from 4:15-5PM where I’ll share deleted scenes, character backstories, and exclusive behind-the-scenes lore.

If you’re not a member yet, you can join us here.

Also, there’s still time to enter to get a chance at winning past giveaways and even the Grand Prize! If you haven’t yet, make sure to go back and enter the giveaways from previous days. You can enter once per day for even more chances to win!

Head back to Spooktacular Day 1 now!

Thanks for celebrating another thrilling day of Spooktacular with me! I can’t wait to see you later for our sprints, and I’ll see you on Wednesday for Episode 5!

Until then, stay magical!

60 Comments

  2. My favorite drink while reading is coffee. It could be one I’ve made at home or gone out to get no matter the time.

  3. I have loved the readings. I can usually catch the Monday LIVE, but end up having to catch the replay the other 2 days. But it has still been amazing to hear.

  5. Hi, Sarra!

    I’d say I only drink water while reading. Or lemonade on rare occasions! I don’t snack but I’m a big fan of candy 😀

    Have a nice day~

  7. If it’s fall or winter, my favorite drink while reading would be either coffee or hot cocoa. During the spring and summer, it would be ice water or lemonade. I don’t usually snack while reading because I don’t want to risk getting the pages dirty. Lol. If I’m listening to an audiobook, I might grab some dark chocolate.

  14. Cherry Pepsi! When I’m cold or chilled, I like warm apple cider. I’m not a coffee drinker.
    Loving the story!

  15. I like an herbal peach tea, but if you ask me, I’m not a tea drinker.
    Also, today’s episode was soooo much fun! I loved it lots! I can’t wait to get a paperback!

  16. I don’t typically eat or drink when I am reading, but my favorite drink right now is a Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Iced Latte with vanilla cold foam.

  17. I love having a cup of earl grey or herbal tea while I read, and some vegan biscuits or chocolate on the side

  18. Episode 4 was so great! Sarra you are so brave to read aloud to us and I’m just loving this story. It’s super fun hearing you read it and hearing your passion and excitement come through. Looking forward to Wednesday and if this was already published I’d be up all night binging this for sure. I’d be so very excited for you if any one of your series got picked up for a tv series and I’d totally watch them all!!!!!

    1. I love to have a mug of tea while reading and I just found the Republic of Tea’s “S’mores” flavored tea and I’m hooked! Also, my all time favorite snack is popcorn

  23. Once in a while I’ll have a snack while reading and my go-to is usually popcorn or chips. My favorite drink while reading is coffee with vanilla creamer.

  24. What a fun giveaway! How cool to get to be memorialized in one of Sara’s books 🙂 can’t wait to see who wins this one 🙂 good luck to us all!

  25. When I read, I usually have a glass of water handy and sometimes I grab a square of dark chocolate. I really love the episodes of AMOS.

  26. favorite cozy drink is either hot flavored or herbal tea, or hot apple cider.
    favorite snack while reading is probably watermelon sour patch or summer sausage, cheese, and crackers.

  29. I’m loving spooktacular this year!
    My favourite reading drink and snack is:
    Monster Ultra energy drink so that I can carry on reading without losing energy and CAKE! I love cake

  30. Oh this is a hard question – for me it depends on the time of year. Currently, my favourite reading drink is tea. My favourite cozy reading snacks are pastries, especially apple fritters, pain au chocolat, and lemon danishes.

  32. I went back and looked at the books I read in college, and they all have suspicious-looking orange fingerprints. I was in my Flamin’ Hot Cheetos era.

  36. I like to drink a lemon ice tea Snapple and have sweets like gummies or airheads while reading

  41. I don’t normally drink or eat while reading because I tend to read right before I go to bed. Maybe water?

  46. I don’t typically eat or drink while reading but I always have my yeti filled with water lol (people who know me well call it my emotional support water bottle) it is ALWAYS by my side! Happy Thursday!

  49. Pumpkin spice latte or any sort of tea! Especially during fall and winter when my favorite seasonal teas are back in stock.

  58. The more this story unfolds, the more addicted I become! Thank you so much for sharing it with us, Sarra!

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